Overview of the Editor Configuration Settings

Sets the skin design for the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module.. Note: The top left button in each of the below screen captures show how the buttons look during hover. Select from these options:

Default: Light gray toolbars. Buttons darken slightly upon hover.

Black: Black toolbars. Buttons lighten slightly upon hover.

Sunset: Light gray toolbars. Buttons become orange upon hover.

Hay: Green-gray toolbars. Buttons become light green upon hover.

Forest: Forest green toolbars. Buttons become orange upon hover.

Vista: Blue toolbars. Buttons lighten upon hover.

Mark  the check box to auto-resize the height of the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. to match content height. This removes the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. scroll bar.

Unmark  the check box to restore the height set for the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. and display a scroll bar.

Mark the check box to enable one or more of the available editing modes. All three are enabled by default.

• Design: Edit and format the content by using the RadEditorThe RadEditor is the default Rich Text Editor (RTE) used in DNN 5.4+. RTE's are used on the edit page of numerous modules such as the HTML/HTML Pro, FAQs, Announcements and Events. toolbars.
• Html: View and manage content in HTMLHypertext Markup Language. A set of tags used to mark the structural elements of text files. HTML files include tags that create hyperlinks to other documents on the Internet..
• Preview: Preview the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. content.

Note: If all options are disabled, then all three modes are enabled.

• Mark  the check box to insert a new line when the Enter key is pressed. This option allows users to insert paragraph tags by pressing Ctrl+M or the New Paragraph button.
• Unmark  the check box to insert a new paragraph when the Enter key is pressed. This adds a paragraph tag when the Enter key is pressed. In addition, pressing Shift+Enter inserts a tag. Note: Lists are types of paragraphs and they accept the same attributes as paragraph tags. This inserts a new paragraph in the HTMLHypertext Markup Language. A set of tags used to mark the structural elements of text files. HTML files include tags that create hyperlinks to other documents on the Internet. whenever a list added, making it impossible to start a list with a blank line.

Enforces content formatting. As a result, format stripping will be applied to all content that users are trying to paste. The EditorStripFormattingOptions setting can have any or a combination of the following values:

• NoneSupressCleanMessage: Doesn't strip anything on paste and does not ask questions.
• MSWord: Strips Word-specific tags on Paste, preserving fonts and text sizes
• MSWordNoFonts: Strips Word-specific tags on Paste, preserving text sizes only
• MSWordRemoveAll: Strips Word-specific tag on Paste, removing both fonts and text sizes. This option is selected by default.
• Css: Strips CSSCascading Style Sheets (CSS) refers to the style sheet language used to describe the look and formatting of your site. The CSS file is typically included with a skin package to set the style of the site, a page or a module. styles on Paste
• Font: Strips font tags on Paste.
• Span: Strips Span tags on Paste.
• AllExceptNewLines: Clears all tags except line breaks and new lines on paste.
• ConvertWordLists: Converts Word ordered/unordered lists to HTMLHypertext Markup Language. A set of tags used to mark the structural elements of text files. HTML files include tags that create hyperlinks to other documents on the Internet. tags.
• MSWordNoMargins: Strips the MSWord related attributes and tags and font tags.

• Mark  the check box to use relative URL's. E.g. /Home.aspx
• Unmark  the check box use absolute URL's. E.g. http://awesomecycles.biz/Home.aspx

• Normal: Select to use the relevant URL's for page links. E.g. /Home.aspx
• Use PageA page on a DNN site. Name in URL: Select to use the page name in the page URL. E.g. /Default.aspx?TabName=Home. Warning. If the name of the linked page is changed, then the link will break and will need to be manually updated.
• Use PageA page on a DNN site. Id in URL: Select to use the tab ID number in the page URL. E.g. /Default.aspx?tabID=1

• Mark  the check box to enable the "Link To PortalRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. PageA page on a DNN site." drop down list in the toolbar to display a hierarchical list of the site pages.
• Unmark  the check box to disable site links. Note: The "Link To PortalRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. PageA page on a DNN site." option still displays however the drop down list is blank.

Select to edit content in a separate Iframe window (This is the default setting) - OR - Use a Div to edit inline on the current page.

Select from the following to set the toolbar mode:

Default: Static toolbar is positioned on top of the content area.

Floating: Initial view only displays the Toggle Floating Toolbar  button above the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module.. Click the button to hide or show the toolbar. The floating toolbar can be dragged to any position on the page.

PageTop: Toolbar is displayed at the top of the page and moves up or down as the user scrolls up or down the page so that it is always docked to the top of the page. Note: Users must click inside the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. to make the toolbar visible.

ShowOnFocus: The toolbar appears at the top of the tab only when the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. is in focus. Clicking outside the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. will hide the toolbar.

RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host.: Toolbar displays tools grouped in a RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. style.

RibbonBarFloating: Toolbar displays tools grouped in a RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. style. Initial view only displays the Toggle Floating Toolbar button above the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module.. Click the button to hide or show the toolbar. The floating toolbar can be dragged to any position on the page.

RibbonBarPageTop: Toolbar displays tools grouped in a RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. style. Toolbar is displayed at the top of the page and moves up or down as the user scrolls up or down the page so that it is always docked to the top of the page. Note: Users must click inside the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. to make the toolbar visible.

RibbonBarShowOnFocus: Toolbar displays tools grouped in a RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. style. The toolbar appears at the top of the tab only when the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. is in focus. Clicking outside the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. will hide the toolbar.

Enter the pixel the width of the EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module.'s toolbar. The default toolbar mode is not affected by this setting.

Example One: Width set to 700px in Floating mode.

Example Two: Width set to 550px

Enter a comma separated list of extensions which can be to be used in the Document Manager using the following format: *.extensionname. This list of filtered extensions is a sub-set of the master list maintained under the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings (See "Setting File Extensions and Size"). If an image with an extension that isn't listed here already exists in the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, then it will not be displayed in the Document Manager, thereby preventing it from being inserted. If a user attempts upload a file type which isn't listed here the following message is displayed "[FileName]: The extension of the uploaded file is not valid. Please provide a valid file!"

No filter is applied by default.

Select which folder of the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, which is located on the AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > File Management page, will be displayed when a user selects Insert Media > Document Manager. Users can browse files in the selected folder as well as any subfolders however they cannot navigate to any folders higher up the folder hierarchy. The default setting is [PortalRoot]. Access to browse and upload files to folders is managed on using Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module.

Select which folder of the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. (AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > File Management)  will be displayed when a user selects Insert Media > Image Manager. Users can browse files in the selected folder as well as any subfolders however they cannot navigate to any folders higher up the folder hierarchy. The default setting is [PortalRoot]. Access to browse and upload files to folders is managed on using Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module.

Enter a comma separated list of extensions which can be to be used in the Image Manager using the following format: *.extensionname. This list of filtered extensions is a sub-set of the master list maintained under the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings (See "Setting File Extensions and Size"). If an image with an extension that isn't listed here already exists in the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, then it will not be displayed in the Image Manager, thereby preventing it from being inserted. If a user attempts upload a file type which isn't listed here the following message is displayed "[FileName]: The extension of the uploaded file is not valid. Please provide a valid file!"

The default filters are: *.jpg;*.png;*.jpeg;*.bmp;*.gif

Enter a comma separated list of extensions which can be to be used in the Flash Manager using the following format: *.extensionname. This list of filtered extensions is a sub-set of the master list maintained under the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings (See "Setting File Extensions and Size"). If a file with an extension that is not listed here already exists in the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, the file will not be displayed in the Flash Manager, thereby preventing it from being inserted. If a user attempts upload a file type which isn't listed here the following message is displayed "[FileName]: The extension of the uploaded file is not valid. Please provide a valid file!"

The default filter is: *.swf

Media Manager Settings

Enter a comma separated list of extensions which can be to be used in the Media Manager using the following format: *.extensionname. This list of filtered extensions is a sub-set of the master list maintained under the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings (See "Setting File Extensions and Size"). If a file with an extension that is not listed here already exists in the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, then it will not be displayed in the Media Manager, thereby preventing it from being inserted. If a user attempts upload a file type which isn't listed here the following message is displayed "[FileName]: The extension of the uploaded file is not valid. Please provide a valid file!"

The default filters are: *.avi;*.mpg

Select which folder of the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, which is located on the AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > File Management page, will be displayed when a user selects Insert Media > Silverlight Manager. Users can browse files in the selected folder as well as any subfolders however they cannot navigate to any folders higher up the folder hierarchy. The default setting is [PortalRoot]. Access to browse and upload files to folders is managed on using Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module.

Note: The Silverlight tool is not included in the default setup, however it can be added by clicking on the Toolbar Configuration tab and then adding <EditorTool Name="SilverlightManager" /> into the "InsertToolbar" section.

Enter a comma separated list of extensions which can be to be used in the Media Manager using the following format: *.extensionname. This list of filtered extensions is a sub-set of the master list maintained under the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings (See "Setting File Extensions and Size"). If a file with an extension that isn't listed here already exists in the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, then it will not be displayed in the Silverlight Manager, thereby preventing it from being inserted. If a user attempts upload a file type which isn't listed here the following message is displayed "[FileName]: The extension of the uploaded file is not valid. Please provide a valid file!"

No filter is applied by default.

Enter a comma separated list of extensions which can be to be used in the Template Manager using the following format: *.extensionname. This list of filtered extensions is a sub-set of the master list maintained under the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings (See "Setting File Extensions and Size"). If an image with an extension that isn't listed here already exists in the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module, then it will not be displayed in the Template Manager, thereby preventing it from being inserted If a user attempts upload a file type which isn't listed here the following message is displayed "[FileName]: The extension of the uploaded file is not valid. Please provide a valid file!"

The default filters are: *.html;*.htm